Widows Vie For New Cash
Burlington Colorado June 8 74 year old Jim Gernhart who staged a mock funeral says he has received about 20 marriage proposals a day from widows nationwide since the event. He spent about 15000 on the funeral which drew about 1000 mourners and keeps a 3600 copper lined casket in his basement while claiming about 60000 in assets to be spent before relatives can claim it.
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Burlington
Colo
Jim Gernhart
Gernhart
Arizona Plymouth model plane contest tomorrow at North Phoenix
Arizona model plane builders gather for a free entry contest at North Phoenix airport with 19 events. Prizes include 57 trophies medals and two trips to Detroit for the fifth international Plymouth meet. Records will be recognized by the Academy of Model Aeronautics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
Plymouth Dealers
North Phoenix
Detroit
Academy of Model Aeronautics
National Organization of Model Plane Builders
Plymouth
Tiny Kangaroo In New Home
New York June 9 A five month old kangaroo born in Bronx Zoo care was moved to a makeshift pouch after overcrowding forced a split from its twin brother. Vets Jimmy Rimmer and Leonard Goss built a Turkish towel pouch and started a milk formula program to care for the unnamed female.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
WPI
Bronx
Sonny
Jimmy Rimmer
Rimmer
Leonard Goss
Goss
Seek To Enlarge Marana District
Marana elementary and high school district electors petitioned the county school superintendent to enlarge the district by 18 square miles. Superintendent Florence Reece approved the request and filed notice with the board of supervisors. The aim is to serve unorganized territory more efficiently and adequately as the 18 additions border the current district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marana
Florence Reece
Board of Supervisors
Lawyer’s Loud Plea Triggers Juror Comment in Court
In Miami on a June 9 hearing Atty He Carr defended a man in J Ben C Willard’s criminal court on grand larceny charges. The six jurors listened, one finally saying You don’t have to shout so loud You sound like my wife. Carr conferred with the judge and Assistant County Solicitor Michael F Zarowny as the judge noted no rule governed speech volume. Carr then continued his plea in a milder tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fila
M— Atty
Carr
J Ben C. Willard
Criminal Court
Michael F. Zarowny
Burglars Here Old Refrain During Vacation Season
The sheriff and police report a rise in burglaries as summer travel increases. William Gordon of 3038 E Eastland St cites thieves at 3031 E Eastland when away five days. four chairs, 100 feet of hose, and pruning shears missing from his home. Authorities advise hiding signs of absence and stopping deliveries to reduce risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Gordon
Eastland St
Eastland
Gordon
Interim committee to tackle nurse problems at Arizona state hospital
The special legislative interim committee meets in Phoenix to review the nurse personnel crisis at the Arizona state hospital for the insane. Gov. Howard Pyle will present the issue and may name two new board of control members to replace Gene Doyle and Udall Pace. Alva Aber and seven nurses resigned, alleging untrained attendants ignored orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona State Hospital For the Insane
Phoenix
Howard Pyle
Board of Control
Gene Doyle
Udall Pace
Yuma
Alva Aber
State Hospital Association
Goodell to Speak to Amphi Taxpayers Group
Fred C. Goodell the Pima county comptroller will address Amphi theater Taxpayers association members at 8 p.m. Monday. The meeting, on the lawn of Mrs. R A Wetmore at 4520 Oracle Road, features discussion of assessed valuations in the Amphitheater school district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred C. Goodell
Pima County Comptroller
See You Honey Morrison Blushes During Trial Testimony
In a Tucson court, County Atty Robert Morrison testified as a defense witness for Bruce H. Wilson, charged with conspiracy and bribery. Morrison described Dolores Raines’ parting words and revealed details of payments to figures linked to the case, sparking courtroom drama and spectator laughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolores Raines
County
Robert Morrison
Long Beach
Calif
Morrison
Bruce H. Wilson
Harold Wheeler
Wilson
Henry Kelly
Randolph Park
Wheeler
Morris Udall
Kelly
Miss Raines
Pima County
Thornton
Mary Hanson
St. Mary's Hospital
Ghost Ranch
E. B
Red
Tucson Woman Lida Goebel Dies While Visiting Lincoln Neb
Mrs. Lida M. Goebel 79 died yesterday in Lincoln Nebraska while visiting her daughter. A Tucson resident for 25 years she lived at 4373 East Third Street. Survived by three sons James C Goebel of Goebel Decorators Clarence and P Floyd Goebel of Kansas City Kansas and two daughters Mrs Margaret Carter of Tucson and Mrs Agnes Butler of Lincoln Nebraska. Also nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Services will be held Tuesday in Kansas City with interment at Echternacht mortuary chapel.
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Lida M. Goebel
Lincoln
Neb
Tucson
Third St
James C. Goebel
Goebel Decorators
Clarence and
P. Floyd Goebel
Kansas City
Kas
Margaret Carter
Agnes Butler
Echternacht Mortuary Chapel
Victor Named To School Post
Tony Victor, child and family consultant with the state mental health division, is named psychiatric social worker for Sunnyside schools. He will develop a pupil guidance program in a joint school district and state health department effort. Enrollments are expected to rise next year near industrial plants. Victor, on leave for postgraduate work at the University of Kentucky, returns to Arizona July 1.
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Tony Victor
Sunnyside
Howard Hughes
State Health Department
Victor
Raymond A. Kent School of Social Work
University of Kentucky
Arizona
Californians win national collegiate acting awards at Arizona
Two California students Gretta Van Dyke of Malibu Beach and William Spies of Los Angeles were named outstanding actress and actor for the 1950-51 season at the University of Arizona. Patt Baker Ross Cope Rita Riggs earned runners up while Patricia Gematas and Eugene Jones were cited as outstanding graduating seniors by University Players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Arizona
Harlin Cook
Gretta van Dyke
Malibu Beach
Calif
Chaillot
William Spies
Los Angeles
Patt Baker
Chicago
Chee Moo
University Players
Patricia Genematas
Eugene Jones
Tucson
University
Park Benefit Breakfast Sets Stage for La Madera Park
Readied for a free breakfast at La Madera Miramonte park with 500 guests. The La Madera Garden Club sponsors to help match county funds for a northeast subdivision park. Groundbreaking at 9 am led by county officials.
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SOE
la Madera Garden Club
Chuck Kidwell
Sanity Hearing Considered For Lantz In Arizona
Harold T. Lantz, condemned to die in the gas chamber July 18 for the murder of Ada C. Park on a Southern Pacific train, may have a sanity hearing considered today by the Arizona board of pardons and paroles. Warden Lon F. Walters Jr. said he might propose the hearing in a letter to Gov. Howard Pyle as mental illness could preclude execution under state law.
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Phoenix
Harold T. Lantz
Arizona Board of Pardons and Paroles
Lon FE. Walters Jr
Lantz
Howard Pyle
Ada C. Park
Southern Pacific
Two Men Sentenced in Warren Woman Rape Case
BISBEE June 9 Judge W C Truman of Florence sentenced Buddy Carroll Sims to 25 to 35 years and John Merila to 20 to 30 years for the rape of a Warren woman at her home on April 13 after a Cochise County jury found them guilty earlier in the week.
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Bisbee
W. C. Truman
Florence
Buddy Carroll Sims
John Merila
Cochise County Superior Court
Warren
Boys' Will Get Noisy Greeting in Tucson Welcome
Tucson welcomes home the Arizona Boys chorus after a 15 day eastern tour. The Golden State limited train arrives at 9 17 p m Sunday with civic leaders including Mayor Fred A Emery Jr Chamber of Commerce President Mundy Johnston and Sunshine Climate Club President Harold Steinfeld leading the reception. Vigilantes will provide a noisy celebration at the railroad station. The tour included Rotary International in Atlantic City a Town Hall concert in New York and shows in Washington D C and other appearances.
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Tucson
Good Will Ambassadors
Arizona Boys Chorus
Seaboard
Golden State Limited
Fred A. Emery Jr
Chamber of Commerce
Mundey Johnston
Sunshine Climate Club
Harold Steinfeld
Atlantic City
New York
Washington, D. C
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Tucson Fertilizer Company
Friden
Goodell
Amphi Taxpayer Group
By Alvin Bring Display
United States
By Joe Collier
Udall
Wes
Justice of the Peace
Jimmy Thornton
Mr. Morrison
Wallis
Cleaning Service
East Ninth St
Fhone
Ackley
Optician
DIAL
E. Jackson
Synodical Conference
Wisconsin Synod
Lutheran Churches
The
Lutheran Church
KOY
Prix
KOPO
KCNA
Grace
E. Arnold Litz
Good Shepherd
Robt. Hochmuath
Redeemer
E. Yavapai RD
S.S
Fifth Ave
V. H. Winter
R. E. Jeffery
Evang
Lowell
Geronimo
Stone
First Assembly OF God
L. G. Gilmore
la Madera-Miramonte Park
la Madera
Trent Avenue
J. Homer Boyd
County Board of Supervisors
Gilbert Ray
J. W. Johansen
Gerritt Boerelyn
Bethel Christian Reform Church
Gail Hummel
County Park Commission
Ray
Arizona Mortuary, Inc
Verna E Yocum
East Third
Assembly of God Church
Young People's C. A
Holy Ghost
E. Webb
First Southern Baptist Church
East Speedway
North Third Avenue
Selwyn S. Smith
First Church OF the Nazarene
N’y.p.s
Evangelistic Service
KTUC
J. Erleen Moore
Church OF Religious Science
North Sixth Avenue
Coronado Baptist Church
Stone Ave
A. FE. Diddams
Emmanuel (Southern) Baptist Church
North Maple
Eugene Stone
T. A
First Baptist Church
A. Sixth Ave
F. Fifth St
R. S Beal Dod
Speedway
North Third Ave
Selwyn
Smith
S. S
North Tucson Baptist
North First Ave
Ross Pastridge
East North
Campbell and Grant
Church OF Christ
Wallace Layton
East Mabe
West Lincoln
Betuel Christian Reformed Church
North
Tucson Bivd
G. B. Boerlyn
First Christian Church
Disciples of Christ
Euclid
Barvid L. Lunger
Christian & Missionary Alliance
N. First Ave
E. Adams
William J Foley
First Congregational Church
3Rd St
George Clifford Vance
Unitarian Church
Miles School
E. Broadway
Dan Huntington Fens
ST. Andrew's Episcopal Church
Std
16Th Street
Lewis Sasse
Church School
T Paul's Church
4Th Street
Jobs W. Ellison
Church OF Christ Scientist
Earth St
Country Club
ST Philips In-The-Hills Episcopal Church
St. Philip's Plaza
George Ferguson
First Methodist Church
East Fourth and
Park Ave
Richard J. Dunlap
Catalina Methodist Church
Maurice G. Ballenger
EV Lutheran Church Shrine Club
E. A. Hoefer
Paith Lutheran Church
Missouri Synod
East Fifth Street
Raymond Back
Grace Lutheran Church
Faith Lutheran Sunday
South Side
Government Heights
Indian School Road
OUR Saviour’s Evangeliscal Lutheran Church
N. Campbell Ave
Helen St
George A. Spindt
First Church OF the Nazarene E
Presbyterian Church OF the Covenant
17Th St
Keat Ave
Ronald MM. Straus
Mountain View Presbyterian Church
East Third St
Trinity Presbyterian
Fourth Ave
Glenn C. McGee
D.D
Dale E. Hewitt
Paso Verde
Seventh-Day Adventist Church
North Mountain Ave
H. D. Strever Minster
Grace Episcopal Church
Jerry Wallace
N. 6Th Ave
E. 5Th St
R. S. Beal
E. E. Matteson
W. E. Epps
Bible School
Sleeth Chapel
Norma Jean Randall
Barricades of Grace
Dr. R. S. Beal
B.Y.P.U
T.N.T. Room
Earle E. Matteson
Betty Lautner
God
RB. S. Beal
S. Scott Street
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